Suffield Gets Sizeable Grant For Permanent Senior Center

A $190,000 grant from the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving has been awarded to Suffield for its new senior center project. Other than $14,000 being used to acquire special technology that tracks attendance, the bulk of the grant - $176,000 is earmarked for renovation costs.

The town recently acquired the former Calvary Church building on Bridge Street (pictured below) for a permanent senior center after leased space at Suffield Village grew tight. The total project, including the acquisition, design and renovations, is expected to cost $1.82 million. Plans are to begin in July with an anticipated occupancy one year later.

Suffield has secured $1.4 million in state grants, which leaves it about $200,000 shy of reaching its project goal.

A capital campaign was recently launched seeking private donations to cover the shortfall. You can view all the gifting opportunities here.